Security forces surrender under pro-Russian attack

A member of Ukrainian security services raises his hands to surrender following clashes. Credit: APTN

Captured security forces had their uniforms and riot gear taken from them as they were herded through a hostile crowd who hit and shouted at them.

A member of Ukrainian security forces is dragged out of the administrative building by pro-Russian demonstrators. Credit: APTN

The takeover of the building appears to lend weight to an admission by acting Ukrainian President Oleksandr Turchynov this week that police and security forces were "helpless" to stifle unrest in the east of the country.